Category Archives: Local News
Atlantic Area Chamber of Commerce Announces "Ho Ho Go" Raffle to Bring Extra Holiday Cheer
The Atlantic Area Chamber of Commerce has announced the launch of a new holiday raffle designed to add excitement and raise funds for community Christmas events. The "Ho Ho Go" Raffle offers participa...
Nov 12, 2025
Red Oak Police Report 2 Arrests
(Red Oak) Red Oak Police arrested 38-year-old Sarah Kay Reafling, of Red Oak, on Monday for Driving with a Revoked License. Police transported her to the Montgomery County Jail and held her on a $1,00...
Nov 12, 2025
David Cook named 17th Iowa State University President
(Iowa Capital Dispatch Article, written by Brooklyn Draisey-Iowa Capital Dispatch Photo) ) (Ames) David Cook, leader of North Dakota State University, has been named the new president of Iowa State Un...
Nov 12, 2025
Cass Health Invites Public to Cancer in Iowa: 99 Counties Project Presentation
(Atlantic) Cass Health is hosting a public meeting focused on cancer data specific to Cass County on Wednesday, December 3, 2025. Ann McCurdy is the Director of Marketing and Communications and Chair ...
Nov 11, 2025
Growing number of local food businesses close to 1,500 in Iowa, report shows
(Iowa Capital Dispatch) A new report from the Iowa Food System Coalition shows that Iowa has 1,461 local food businesses spread across the state. Coalition staff said the report shows the economic via...
Nov 11, 2025
On Veterans Day, Efforts Continue to Tackle the Ongoing Crisis of Veteran Suicide
(Undated) -- Today is Veterans Day and along with that comes an increased focus on the sensitive topic of suicide. The most recent data available from the Department of Veterans Affairs noted an avera...
Nov 11, 2025
Iowa Scientists: Rising Insurance Premiums Are Due To Increasing Temperatures, Extreme Weather Events
(Des Moines, IA) -- Iowa Scientists are attributing rising property insurance premiums to increasing temperatures and extreme weather events. "Rising insurance premiums in Iowa are driven by increased...
Nov 11, 2025
Massena City Council Voices Concerns Over Future of Tax Increment Financing Amid Legislative Discussions
(Massena) - The Massena City Council expressed concerns about how long the state will continue to allow Tax Increment Financing (T.I.F.), as the Iowa Legislature is considering potential changes to th...
Nov 11, 2025
Cass Health Honor Guard Fundraiser Scheduled for November 20
(Atlantic) Founded in 2003, the National Nurses Honor Guard has more than 250 groups across the United States. The Cass Health Nurses Honor Guard was founded in 2024 and has quickly grown to 25 member...
Nov 11, 2025
From Battlefield to Paramedic: The Courage and Recovery of Army Sergeant Nathan Allen
(Fort Benning, Georgia) Today is Veterans Day-an annual holiday dedicated to honoring the men and women who have served in all U.S. wars, past and present. It's a day to remember their courage, sacrif...
Nov 11, 2025
